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Further plans to regenerate Newport Harbour have been revealed

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A new hotel, multi-storey car park, up to 268 flats and 40 houses — further details have been revealed about…

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Brading to face Shanklin in final at Cowes Sports

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The first all-Island Hampshire Intermediate Trophy football final, between Brading and Shanklin, will take place at Cowes Sports’ ground, Westover…

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Red Funnel celebrates International Women’s Day

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Sunday, 8th March, celebrated International Women’s Day as a focal point in the movement for women’s rights to help forge…

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Two Ryde shops collaborate for The Wight Brainy Bunch

IW Galleries Mar 9, 2020

Bellissima and Sugar & Spice Lingerie are coming together again to raise money for The Wight Brainy Bunch. Last Autumn…

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GALLERY: Northwood House hosts motor neurone charity event

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Isle of Wight art takeover for National Careers Week

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The purpose of National Careers Week (2nd-7th March) is to celebrate careers guidance and education and to provide resources that…

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New Ventnor toilets proposed

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NEW public toilets are proposed for the heart of Ventnor — providing the town’s only ‘accessible’ toilet facilities. Ventnor Town…

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Council and PHE issue statement on confirmed COVID-19 case

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Specialists from Public Health England (PHE) are working with the Isle of Wight Council and NHS colleagues following a confirmed…

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Zoo predicts a riotous housewarming celebration for lion brothers

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You can win an animal experience with a Kaiser Chief Kaiser Chiefs frontman and renowned coach on BBC TVs The…

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Nursery to only provide vegan or vegetarian lunches to staff

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Newport Nursery, Isle of Wight – part of the Tops Day Nurseries family – is already a sustainability champion, having…

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Isle of Wight Café Scientifique talk

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On Monday 9th March a talk will be given by Dr Sarah Duggidan, a Research Fellow in the Geography and…

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MP reassures Islanders over Covid-19 plans

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Island MP Bob Seely says he has been assured by Island health bosses that plans are in place on the…

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Isle of Wight among top 10 most beautiful destinations reached by ferry

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Big Ferry Fortnight launched with 10 most beautiful destinations reached by ferry and offers free tickets to ‘sea’ them •…

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Two men jailed for more than 10 years each for burglary and robbery

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Two men have been jailed for a combined total of 21 years for offences in Hampshire and the Isle of…

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GALLERY: Wight Aid Ball

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